Paternal rights given up, is there a need for the children to be adopted?

Adoption is the only way to permanently alter (i.e., terminate) parental rights. Custody is modifiable and could potentially be changed in the...

As others have noted, the short answer is "yes." Because this would be a private adoption, I believe that you will need an attorney to assist you...

What do I need to do in order to adopt a child?

Adoption is a separate process from guardianship and will require additional documents. I recommend that you consult with an attorney to discuss...

How do you adopt a family members child?

I, too, recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced not only in adoption generally but also with relative adoptions. As has already...

I stand corrected on the filing fee! I filed an adoption shortly before the change went into effect for adoption matters. Sorry about that!

You do not need to reverse the existing adoption. Adult adoption is the easiest type of adoption available in Georgia, as it does not require...

As an initial matter, when the father is noted as unknown, the section for the father's name is left blank on a Georgia birth certificate. It...

Putative Fathers Registry Certificate

You can find information on searching the Registry at the Georgia Vital Records website. There is a $10 search fee. The form requires that the...

How do i find my two adopted brothers as soon as possible

I agee with Mr. Bull that the best place to start is the Georgia Reunion Registry. Your other alternatives are to see what information you can...

Adoption procedures and cost

I understand your desire to make your existing relationship with your grandson a legal reality. Your question is not an easy one to answer without...